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Lovely color and great note.

I need more of these in my life.

They are more approachable in general vs their more "favorable" vintages however I do think these will just continue to evolve and be the one of the best values of the 90s.

The 90s of these will be fantastic... 90, 92, 95, 98, and I'll throw up 99 as under-appreciated. (Good call Robert, though it will also go the long haul)

Great bottle.

I think Chris has a good point, their will be critiques and they serve up some serious juice. I would not say they are unpopular. They did rise to quite an esteemed position in the world of Cali Pinot Noir, cult at one point and still are for some. And I don't dislike them; I still have an 08 laying...

2004 Vignobles Laplace Madiran - France, Southwest France, Madiran (1/24/2021) Can't believe this thing was 10 bucks 17 or so years ago. Talk about value. Had 3 over the lifetime and this last one was still giving. I really liked it, felt nostalgic, and wish I had one more for the near term. Dark g...

Small world, just picked up a few 2018s from Kesselstatt today, Kabinetts though.

Sounds like a fantastic flavor profile. Love when you get lavender with the orange and citrus.

Jealousy ensues.

Fantastic write up as always Otto. Unfortunate on the overall showing; still informative. Enjoyed reading about the highs of it, then damn there were some lows. I don't think I've ever seen you smite something with a score as low as a 67 before. Area 51 must have been a dumpster fire. Otto isn’t Am...

Happy Birthday, excellent wine, and I like the note. All is well with the world tonight.

Fantastic write up as always Otto. Unfortunate on the overall showing; still informative. Enjoyed reading about the highs of it, then damn there were some lows. I don't think I've ever seen you smite something with a score as low as a 67 before. Area 51 must have been a dumpster fire.

This was my NYE wine, and it was stellar. Drinking beautifully and everything I wanted out of the experience.

He should have a vertical and open a bottle every Oct. 10th.

2 x 2019 Wittmann Westhofener Morstein Riesling Großes Gewächs
2 x 2018 Fritz Haag Brauneberger Juffer-Sonnenuhr Riesling Großes Gewächs
2 x 2018 Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt Piesporter Goldtröpfchen Riesling Kabinett

Riesling and Bordeaux kick lately

Very cool William, Thanks for sharing. I'm sure there are a lot of interesting stories behind how things eventually did develop.

Vince has some good questions, will help folks to home in on more specific recs.

Otherwise just from what you wrote, you don't shy from sweeter wines. If the Huet Demi Sec doesn't move you, I struggle to think what will. Huet is kinda the benchmark there.

My latest guilty pleasure, poached egg sandwiches. The eggs poached to perfection and runny as hell when they break. The key for me is the bread, brioche; which I then bird nest out a bit. Hit it with some butter and and garlic before toasting them up. Salt, Pepper, serve and try not to get too mess...

2014 Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Distinguished Vineyards Soda Canyon Ranch Vineyards - USA, California, Napa Valley (1/18/2021) Last minute selection to go with a NY Strip. I popped and let this decant the time it basically took to cook end to end. Maybe 30 or so, but drak over 2 da...

It pained me to read that. I definitely don't want to say I avoid white burg, but I definitely think twice before buying. I only had one premoxed in the last 6 months.

That kinda run though, Jesus.

To be honest, that's a never ending debate and a matter of taste mixed in. Peak, apogee, prime, stride, all those things are an art not a science and subjective IMO. There's no silver bullet answer. I just saw a post speaking to oxidative vs oxidized. It spoke of characteristics that emerge in aged ...

Jesus Otto, every time you post one of these its like being in on the adventure. Love your notes, the history, and the context. I learn something new every time.

Well done and Thank You!

I'd say Loring, Kutch, and Prum

Sounds like a law firm.

On scarce, that's a matter of taste and what you re looking for. I've not had trouble finding my needs over time. Looking for rare, weird, or odd, maybe need to be patient. That leads to the second matter, expensive... Yes, often hefty-priced depending on vintage and uniqueness for lack of a better ...

And due to someone reminding me of something I needed to look in on...

3 x 2001 Château Léoville Barton

3 x 2017 Kutch Pinot Noir Graveyard Block Bohan Vineyard
3 x 2004 Château Léoville Barton

This will be a crap shoot between 82, 89, and 90. Honorable mention to 86. I'm feeling 82.

Flawed, I think that White Zin should have its own option

I favor the earlier vintages. I think the jury is still out on the more recent. I actually loved 2004, more classic to my tastes, underrated, can find it for a fair price, and it ages well. 2005 was over-ripe and the more recent have been more hit and miss inconsistent for being over-done. 2000 is ...

This might be uncontroversial, but if I'm having red meat in an acidic sauce I will always reach for a white. That wasn't listed yet its something I always heard as a norm. Red meats mean red wines. I like a full bodied acidic white with an acidic sauce no matter what the meat. They work IMO. Good ...

Many great pairings here. One of my favorite and probably not mentioned/overlooked. Brunch with danishes, donuts, and fruit. Its killer.

Last vacation before the shit show derailed vacations, great start to a Sunday.

I favor the earlier vintages. I think the jury is still out on the more recent. I actually loved 2004, more classic to my tastes, underrated, can find it for a fair price, and it ages well. 2005 was over-ripe and the more recent have been more hit and miss inconsistent for being over-done. 2000 is ...

2018 Zo Wines Carignane - USA, California, Sonoma County, Alexander Valley (1/17/2021) Bottle decant of like 40 while puttering in the cellar. The color is a deep inky violet with shades of garnet. Nose is concentrated, red fruits, tart, asparagus, cough drop, and a hint of bubble gum. The front is...

I favor the earlier vintages. I think the jury is still out on the more recent. I actually loved 2004, more classic to my tastes, underrated, can find it for a fair price, and it ages well. 2005 was over-ripe and the more recent have been more hit and miss inconsistent for being over-done. 2000 is a...

I think the only lines I've never crossed on that list were "Wine should only come in a bottle" and "Don't put ice in wine". I've never had a box wine so far as I'm aware and I can't recall ever dropping an ice cube in a glass. Not that it could not have its place, I just don't f...

The biggest proponent behind "clean" wine is CameronDiaz, who appears to be a glamorous celebrity and actress. Had to look her up... She got her start on this path as a proponent of natural hair products... lol, I was so tempted to pop this in the thread earlier then got busy with house t...

Don't think I've ever had a Swiss wine and I'm surprised I never X'd that box on my BINGO card.

Sounds interesting, may have to make that a 2021 imperative.

I love when a TN starts with "After more than a century,..."

Sounds fantastic and thanks for sharing.

That wine looks great, Rich. The 59 Feinst Auslese also had an orange color similar to that but now quite as intense. TY, and that's a bawler move, a 59 Auslese is your pizza wine [cheers.gif] Let me know the next time you order a pie, I'm headed over. I couldn't get over the color either. I think ...

The bottle took a beating over the years, did not affect the juice one iota.

And Thanks for the notes, it immediately brought me back in time.

Some time back I popped a 1949 Franz Karl Schmitt Nierstein Kehr Beerenauslese, just brilliant. The color was so rich and then the palate.. amazing. Unreal longevity in these wines and I can still recall the experience like it was yesterday. Franz.Karl.Schmitt.Nierstein.sm.jpg Franz.Karl.Schmitt.Nie...

I just dialed up 3 of the 2017s. Likewise have glowing write-ups.

"From a single block in the Bohan Vineyard with more rocky soils (the vineyard is mostly loamy, goldridge soils),..."

Will need to start keeping these on my radar.

As macabre as that is, just makes it more cool.

Not cheap for PS yet they are built like tanks and can definitely run. Twenty years to start in an average vintage if well preserved. Enjoy.

Interesting, was not aware of that specific block either, nor likewise paying attention; and Kutch is a fixture YOY. Bohan's usually the first to go from any vintage for me. I hold on to Falstaff and McDougall for the long run usually. This now has my attention, especially if you believe it holds up...

Great note, and I also think I found a new favorite dish for the Mrs.

alan weinberg wrote: ↑January 13th, 2021, 12:35 pm Faiveley will certainly respect the terroir and be a great partner.

I agree. In the day and age of selling to large multi-brand global conglomerates, this is a refreshing move.

1995 Chateau Musar Rosé - Lebanon, Bekaa Valley (9/24/2017) NIGHT ONE: I didn't honestly have high hopes for this after the last bottle we opened on my birthday last year. However...this is just in a lovely spot. It's actually more like a mature version of the blanc right now. Scents of beeswax, ye...

@Nola Palomar thanks for asking. My Uncle cared a lot about working people, and food and wine. One thing he was very mindful of right now are all the restaurant workers who have lost their jobs because of pandemic closures. I know that some people are making donations in his honor to the Restaurant...

I've had good luck with UPS and FedEx of late. Some packages coming sooner than I expected.

Then there is USPS. Sent my Mom's xmas gift ~3 weeks before holiday, and it just arrived there yesterday. Tracking and insurance gave some comfort but yup, 5 weeks.

I feel the best QPR's are in the Rhone Valley.. Cote du Rhones can be some really great daily drinkers.. Some examples that I regularly buy are: Saint Cosme (favorite winery) - CDR / little james basket press/Les Deux Albion just had the basket press white wine (blend of viognier/sauv-blanc) at a r...

Fantastic story and Thank You for sharing the story. We have some truly wonderful and generous people on this board.

I look forward to reading the notes once you've picked yourself up off the floor

Horrible news and just tragic.

RIP Frank

6 x 2014 Chateau Meyney St. Estephe I have 6 of those as well and high hopes for them. They excelled with this vintage, and I am a long time fan of the Producer. Recently missed out on some aged bottles, told myself I'd go and grab some of the more recent. I have high hopes as well. I'll probably p...

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